Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Kentwood list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Kentwood, MI
37 repair companies serve Kentwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Grand Rapids (9), Holland (4), and Grandville (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Kentwood. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.7, 3.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
At the top of the Kentwood list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nawara Brothers Home Store (7.4 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 611 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Grandville, 4.3 stars from 492 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Kentwood, MI
Most dryer calls in Kentwood come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Gas piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Questions to Ask a Kentwood Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kentwood, MI
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
How much does dryer repair cost in Kentwood?
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Before you call a Kentwood technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.